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0	Plain Nasty	This perfume has to be the most disgusting thing I have ever smelled. First sniff and instant vomiting feel. The seller was prompt in their delivery, but the product is gross. I do not recommend, unless you really like some old strong powder smell. All I can say is YUK!	negative
1	surprised	after 40 years of struggling with separates and behemoths i finally found the answer....digital receiver. vow!!!!	positive
1	Always a MUST for XBL Gamers!	Ofcoarse, if you are like me and spend most of your time on Xbox live (when you're not at school or work)then having LIVE is essential. Although there is a price for membership, buying online is a lot cheaper than buying from game stores or supercenters. Save yourself some $$$ and order online...patience is a virtue, you can wait 2-3 days for it to come in!	positive
1	Dr. Yes and Dr. No	This looks great. The 1:66 fills most of the screen of a 16/9 monitor. I like that. The transfer is about as good as it could possibly be. I've bought this on VHS, laserdisc, DVD, and now BD. They finally nailed it. My only quibble is with some of the extras. A couple of these, ported over from previous editions, are excellent. But what's with the incredibly useless process of a feature that simply shows you a brief scene in the film after clicking on it? You'll know what I mean when you peruse the extras. It's also astonishing to me that the "image galleries" still use tiny pictures that come nowhere near to filling up the screen. I can only speculate that the source for these is low resolution. Anyway, this is the real deal.	positive
0	ball to heavy	The ball is to heavy for the net. Because of the lighting in the ball it is heavy and constantly pulls down the net. I went and bought a diffrent ball to go with it.	negative
1	Talent, shear Talent!	The most sophisticated album I have ever listened to. These guys are the most talented group of young (or old) people recording now or ever at that matter. I am older and listen to the likes of Neil Young and that era of music. This album and their first have captured what I have waited on for years in a cd. Sort of like when REM 1st came out. The melodies will stay in your head day and night and haunt and satisfy. Put it in and let it enrich your life. The instruments are played amazingly. When they finally get air time in the US, watch out....	positive
0	Old Idea - boring redone	Did you ever see the film "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" with Chevy Chase? Unfortunately the film is from 1992 and the book (at least mine) dates from 1995. There are some details all too similar to be accidental (e.g. that everything is invisible except the things in the stomach or the restaurant scene). But the film is much better than the book - I wish I would have read the first one!	negative
0	Visually beautiful but poorly designed.	I was very eager to receive this stainless steel espresso maker because it is so beautiful to look at and made of stainless steel. The traditional stove top espresso makers are made of aluminum, which I don't care for.This espresso maker, however, is a huge disappointment and I'm returning it to Amazon. The stem inside the upper chamber which allows the coffee to percolate up is so close to the lid that the lid lifts and hot coffee splatters everywhere. This is also a design flaw of the lid which is too light to contain the coffee under pressure. What a mess to clean up. Additional, the noise of the chattering lifting lid was too much!On the plus side, it is gorgeous to look at and if you want to ornament your kitchen with a useless but impressive "looking" item, this might be of interest to you.	negative
1	Sing it Again...	I had a cassette single I probably purchased in the 90s that had So Many Reasons on one side and Never Again on the other. Both items said they were the LP versions of the songs...I fell in love with Never Again and it quickly became my favorite. It is a beautiful song, I wore that poor tape out. It is now ruined, and the song is not on the 2 cds that are googled online. Please help out a fellow Intro fan in the search for this song. If you have heard it or have it, please let me know....:) Thank you.	positive
0	Brakes easily	I love the way that this perfume smells, so I got five of the sticks for my bridesmaids to put in thier gift bag. When they arrived the boxes that they were in looked all faded and old. Some where pink and blue and others were pink and tan. They also has stickers all over them saying "new". They looked like they had been returned or just very old. When I opened one to make sure at least the product was good it had a huge crack in it. I checked the others and 4 out of 5 of them had a crack down the side. I would never get these from amazon again. This is the first time Amazon let me down.	negative
1	Another Perpective	Peter Hargitai's novel was excellent, to say the least. The novel was interesting throughout and somewhat shocking. Some of the topics and things discussed in the novel were a bit out of the ordinary and provided for a very intriguing read. As we all know, during the beginning of the century America was a hotspot for peoples of other nations to escape the harsh realities of their homeland. America was a country where dreams came true. Most older Hungarians knews this, Attila on the otherhand was a proud Hungarian who wasn't ready to betray his fatherland. It wasn't until Attila was completely submerged in American culture that he began to assimilate and become one in the giant melting pot that is America. It was very interesting to watch him transform form a young Hungarian into an American teenager.	positive
0	Please do yourself a favor. Don't buy this junk	Bought this from a different vendor. But wanted to write a review here. I am using this with HC20. Camcorder will say it has a lot of minutes left. But charge drops suddenly. Tested it many time. I now have to try to get it replaced. Don't even know if there is any website for this manufacturer... Wish me luck !Spend a few more $$ and buy original Sony battery.	negative
1	My son loves it!	When I went to return a Baby Einstein mirror with a defective music box, I spotted the "Me in the Mirror." I bought it because the mirror surface was larger. My son loved it. At first, he just liked to look at it. Then, he discovered the hanging rattle toy and started batting at it. When he started teething, he enjoyed chewing on the ring. He has gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this toy, and I would recommend it to other parents.	positive
1	Fantasic	Great historical review of Western culture and it has shaped Chrisianity. May useful insights I how works events and theories have produced current Christian thought. Really worth the time.	positive
1	Chris Poland Rules	This is a great album. I think Chris Poland is a brilliant guitarist and is horribly overlooked and under-rated. My favorite songs on this album are Chasing the sun, Robo Stomp, and Wendells place. If you want to hear great guitar playing check this album out. Also be on the look out for OHM, they rule.	positive
1	Awe-inspiring	These coasts are far more beautiful and unique than the picture on amazon details. I decided to go with fence in the mist coasters because they remind me of my Papa's cabin I used to visit as a child, but not since we lost him back in '97 with his dance dance revolution addiction. Bless his soul.When I get all nostalgic with the cabin memories rushing back to me and I start to cry, I just grab a coaster in each hand and hold them under my face to catch and absorb the tears. Works like a charm! I ordered a second set so that I can always have a couple extra for drinks when I have company over.Overall great product, highly recommended!	positive
0	Cheap.	Put together very poorly. Also this item came damaged. The box was way too big for the item and not much packing and it had too much room to move around in shipping. I sent the item back.	negative
1	Much is missing	The Great Bedford-Stuy born Richie Havens is sorely under represented here, but what is presented is done well. Unfortunately, there are no entries from one of his best - "Electric Havens". I am sure I am not alone among his fans in offering to give up a tooth or two to hear a prime cut of "Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather" - far too long out of print... Somebody hear me - Richie's fans are loyal, and fortunately in the age group that can afford this Absolutely All-American Icon of the streets, the sixties and the sound	positive
1	Beechwood Coaster set.	This set of coasters is a very good value. I believe it to be the largest set of coasters available(if number is important to you). They aren't fancy, but nice, and very durable. They certainly fit the bill for my needs and I would highly recommend them to anyone.	positive
1	Plucked from the Fire	I am so excited about Plucked from the Fire. I have already recommended it to several people. This book has inspired me beyond what I can explain in words. Cheers to Bill and Stanley for the wonderful way they layed out this book and for sharing such an amazing story. It's an absolute "must read"! Whoever reads it will be blessed. blessed.	positive
0	This ain't the Higgins I used to admire	After an interesting prologue, it's straight down the metaphorical tube. The plot doesn't thicken. It's thin gruel all the way. This is about as weak a story as Higgins has produced. Come on Jack, you can do so much better! It's obvious that no research was done regarding the site of an important part of the plot--Park Avenue, in Manhattan. It just isn't like that. His scenes there are pure fairy tale. I guess, '...Connection's suitable for a mindless read at the beach. One afternoon should do it.	negative
0	JUNK, JUNK, JUNK	As my title says this camera is a piece of JUNK! My daughter got this item for christmas. Have not used it once because it does not work AT ALL. Biggest waste of money. Please be aware- just go out and spend a little bit more money and get them the real deal.	negative
1	Buy this album!	I met Alpin in 2005 when he came to my small hometown in Griffin, GA. Immediately I knew there was something different not only about his personality but in his music. I have been playing piano for years and had heard many professional musicians throughout my life. I have heard some pianists that have really moved me emotionally - but none like this young man. That night, Alpin became a friend to me and a kindred musical spirit. If you have not listened to Alpin's music, then I strongly encourage you to listen for yourself. Every time I listen to his album, I am overwhelmed with the purity of the sound and yet the passion that enriches every tone.Alpin, wherever you are right now, I just want you to know that Richard and I think about you all the time and we cannot wait until you make a tour back to Georgia so that we can hear you and see you again.	positive
1	Great snake skin shoe	Very hard to find an Olive shoe and this fits the bill spot on. Its well made and comfortable, although maybe a bit hard or the first wear, but it looks very fashionable and good quality. I really am pleased. Its great buy..	positive
0	Where's the funny?	This movie is a great example of Hollywood hype. Not only was it not funny, it was depressing! Kristen Wigs character Annie Walker was so depressing I became totally bummed out. There were no resolves to issues. Okay, Annie found a great guy but that is it. What about the issues brought up by the bridesmaids on the plane? The only thing I liked were the puppies. They were (of course) super cute.This was also very disappointing because there were a lot of good people in the movie. I first saw Chris O'Dowd in the I.T. Crowd. Great Brit show. It was nice to see Jill Clayburgh again. Too bad the movie was the pits! This is why I do not go to the movies anymore. It is better to lose $4 than $10 or more. What an all around waste!	negative
0	Don't buy this one	My company bought this nailer and had problems with it setting the nails. We own Senco SFN 30 and 40 and like both as well as the Porter Cable DA250B. However, my favorite angled finish nailer is the Dewalt D51275K. See my review on it.Note:I have also had bad experience with Bostich nailers.	negative
0	Dreadful experience.	These arrived and, when I opened one, I found that it was crushed and the chocolate was discolored (white and darker brown in various places). I opened a second one to see if the first was an isolated case -- the second one wasn't crushed, but it, too, was discolored in two places. The taste was very bad, as well. Will not order candy via Amazon again. Very disappointed	negative
0	Wheel broke off	The wheel broke off this very shortly after we started using it. The plant on it wasn't that heavy, so the quality of this product just wasn't where it needed to be.	negative
0	Bagel setting doesn't work at all	The "bagel" setting DOES NOT WORK! I thought it was a defective product, but after returning it for a replacement, the second one does the same thing. The outside heating elements do not turn off like they should, and the outside of the bagel gets burned.NOT recommended.	negative
0	Not Good	This was not a good book. It ebbed and flowed okay but then it went off the charts into some Lifetime movie want-to-be. The writing flowed well but the characters were skimmed over at best. Communicating by morse code by blinking? Seriously? The ending was contrived and forced. It is a very rare thing that I put down a book without finishing, and a rarer thing yet that I would give a book a 1 star rating. But this was not worth my time.	negative
0	Practically perfect in every way	An anime for girls with a stereo typical sweet innocent 2 dimensional heroine, who begins the series 100% perfect and ends the series with zero growth or evolution as a character.	negative
1	interesting	I watched this film during a weekend in which I also watched City of God and Requiem for a dream, by the time I got to this one I was so drained, that the violence wasn't a big issue. It seems to be a satire of media in the same vein as Natural Born Killers. Or Natural Born Killers is in the same vein as this I suppose I should say.We are faced with the dispicable, yet the shooting makes it almost voyeuristic. I don't think it's only poking fun at the media for observing rather than acting, but pokes fun at us for watching. This is a disturbing movie, that does explore the darker side of human nature.	positive
0	Dance Mixes Are Missing	An upbeat danceable remix of Get Together is NOT included on the Remix Single. The Jacques Lu Cont Mix never really picks up. The guitar and bass line drone. The Danny Howells & Dick Trevor Kinky Funk Mix is long and repetitive and never really picks up either. The last two experimental tracks are very loosely connected to the track and probably would not be played in clubs. Including "alternative" mixes is welcome, however a dance club anthem from a DJ such as Peter Rauhofer would have been welcome too.A danceable I love New York [White Duke Remix] is included. It refreshingly shaves off most of the lyrics from the original and has harder guitar riffs and beats. Some lyrics are mixed and matched in the middle of the track to say, "...Paris & London you can F-off."	negative
0	Revenge of the Cootie Girls: A Robin Hudson Mystery	Very disappointed in this book...It really started off well... But then the mystery part of it completely dropped off and turned into a life story about Robin Hudson rather then a Robin Hudson Mystery...It's a good read, but definitally not a very good mystery...	negative
0	Not durable and difficult for small child to operate while riding	After one season, one of the plastic gears inside the bell broke so it does not turn anymore (and therefore does not ring). Also, to ring the bell (when it was in working order), you have to spin the outside ring of the bell, which takes more manual dexterity than just a simple flick of the thumb (like with the old-fashioned bells). I will not be replacing the broken one with another of these -- I'll be ordering an old-fashioned, all-metal model.	negative
0	I'd Suggest Staying Away From This Fan	First.... I can't agree with others here in regards to ease of assembly. I am mechanically inclined, but I still think that it shouldn't be too tough for an average Joe as long as they know the difference between a regular and a phillips head screwdriver. But I'd suggest that it's a moot point. I'm very disappointed in this fan. I may have just gotten a bad one, but it's noisy and not balanced particularly well, to the point of it being practically unusable at night even on a low speed. And the fact that it's relatively pricey adds insult to injury in my opinion (similar size fans are available at Lowe's or Home Depot for much less money, though I'll admit that they're not quite as modern looking). I should have returned it, but I knew that I wouldn't use the fan that much, and the thought of disassembling it, re-packing it, and paying to ship it back was enough to keep me from doing just that. I'd suggest looking at a different fan.	negative
0	A very frustrated read and waste of time	Mr. Friedman's first book, "Reasonable Doubt" was quite promising, but his second one, "Inadmissable Evidence" turned out to be a blabbling torture, yet regretfully even further, the "Grand Jury", his 3rd book, has become so frustatively bored when you tried to read along. At first, it looked quite interesting and promising, but then, it lost its steam in the later pages of the first part. I've struggle a lot trying to read on, but became so mad against those main and/or supporting characters. You know what I did finally? I tore up the paperback in half and threw it to the bedside floor! A total 690 pages blah, blah, blah, and it should be shrunk at least 250 pages, and then, it might become more readable and not so frustrated.	negative
0	Strange	Did not capture my imagination at all. Just seemed bizarre. I usually movies with unusual twists and turns. But, I got totally lost. I was not sure what was going on. Unlike Inception, which had incredible cinematography and direction, this movie wanders a bit aimlessly. I did not get into it at all.	negative
1	Interesting book, wished it had more details on supplementation levels timing and goals	Interesting book, wished it had more details on supplementation levels, timing and goals. Very good information on cortisol, but lacks some details that would allow the reader to make full use of the information given.	positive
1	red zinger YUM	I love this stuff cold. I make a pot, chill it and keep it in my fridge ready to go. No calorie yumminess.	positive
1	Almost an Autobiography	"To America" offers wonderful insight into the mind of one of our times' most popular historians. Almost an autobiography, "To America" is a collection of Ambrose's memories and experiences throughout a lifetime of historical research and writing which detail his gradual (and perhaps incomplete) progression from the collectivist idealism that years in the academic world instilled, to a real-world appreciation of what America's individualism has accomplished.	positive
1	disc two...	i had to repurchase this cd simply for two ep disc two++. i bought tri repetae as an import in 95' only to recently find out the american rerelease, 96', came with the second disc. second bad vibel is an awesome track. if you're into heavy analogue sounds autechre is a good bet. and if you get a chance....they are great live.you dig this, try...boards of canada, bola and jega.	positive
1	Fast Paced	Mr. Roughan, where have you been?A truly fast paced action book with all the elements of intrigue and mystery.I enjoyed this very much.Please keep writing.The ending should not have been a surprise, however, it was!	positive
1	Getting to the heart of communication enhances relationships	This is an excellent book, not only for couples but for developing responsible individual ways of communication with all people. Easily read & understood, Gary writes in a way to develop skills we already have but often do not use.Once I was able to recognize the language that speaks "love to me" it was easier to express my wants & needs to the man in my life. It is a tool to develop self-love & understanding, vital in ourself first before we are able to "teach" what we need to another.Excellent, also for helping to understand conflicts with siblings and children. Each time I've read it, I have discovered a perspective I did not have before. Excellent book.	positive
1	Very fun for all little girls.	My three daughter's aged two, four and six all love this toy. It works very well and has the magic of Disney.	positive
1	One of the best new bands I've heard in a long time	Loopy pop is how I describe their sound. I grew up in the 80s and was thick in the Indie music scene (back when it actually WAS indie). This is the first band I've heard since then that has a very fresh sound. The first I heard a song, I downloaded a few more and then bought the CD. Listening to the songs, I truly feel like the band is having fun making good music, not copying other bands and trying to make a million bucks. I listen to this CD over and over again.	positive
0	Not every scholar should write for students.	I was a student of Mr. Ross's, taking Discrete Math, a few years ago. He's is a very intelligent man and seemed to enjoy teaching. Unfortunately, he was not very good at it. And same goes for this text book of his. His attitude and approach in the classroom and the book's alike might be helpful if the student has already mastered the majority of the covered topics, in which case, this book becomes useless.	negative
0	Poor taste, at Christmas	This has a very dubious moral. If you give away your goods to the poor, they will be magically renewed. And as long as there are presents to open, Granny dieing matters not at all. The children (anyway in the Australian edition) seem much more interested in the presents than in poor dead Gran. One wonders why the Christ Child did not do his miracle by giving presents to all the poor children directly? This is almost the only picture book with a corpse in. The only other one I can think of is My Dog by John Heffernan and Andrew McClean - much more sensatively treated! As the writer of the editorial review, I think it "failed" badly - I certainly wouldn't read it to my chldren!	negative
0	Confusing dvd Set	Overall I was very pleased to get this at first,though it looks as though they slapped this on with a shovel.Not being in the right season is very confusing and annoying!Thats not why they have dvd sets.I could have just gotten cable if I wanted the episodes to be out of order! Otherwise,still very good acting and comedy.	negative
1	Right to the point!	This book was perfect for my International Accounting research paper. It had a brief history of past accounting practices and a look at some of the present as well as hopes for the future. This book has great educational value!	positive
0	Wild Mouse	Got tired of my old mouse of not working properly so I replaced it with this Logitech optical mouse. For the first few days I was delighted with it and then it started acting very erratic - jumping all over the screen - very difficult to use at times and hard to be accurate with it. Am currently looking for a replacement.	negative
0	Floods of Coffee	This pot will flood your counters with coffee, and dont believe those who say it can be solved. I have looked at reviews for most of the good coffee makers and this is the only one that has this problem (30 out of 97 reviewers!). Epinions/mySimon all have the same response. Called Capresso and they pretended they had never heard of the problem - BUNK! Mine is going in teh trash today - Capresso never again!!!!	negative
0	FRUSTRATING, WASTE OF MONEY!!!	I bought this for my 4 year old daughter. It is the biggest piece of junk Barbie has ever made, in my opinion. That's scary, since many Barbie items fall apart. Your child will end up pushing the carriage around without the horses, because there is no way to keep them attached. I have tried many things already, and my last option is going to be to wrap packing tape around the horses in an attempt to get them to stay on the carriage. Everything about this $30 set is cheaply made. What a shame!	negative
1	Peer inside the head of a man	Okay, the main character of this book is a total pig but with some true endearing qualities. In fact you almost want to feel bad for him. Strong emphasis on the want here. This book is extremly racy but in a woody allen sort of way. For someone like me, a native new yorker, this book gives me a slice of home that I can't get anywhere else. You see, Swagbelly, is really the story of a middle-aged man going through a mid-life crisis; the porn angle is only used as a vehicle to establish his life. If you can get past all the porn, there actually is a really good book here so let go of your consertative self and give it a chance.	positive
0	Another Cookie Cutter Band With an Unoriginal Album	This band sounds just like all the others heard on the radio. It's boring + gets dull after listening to the cd more than twice. I bought it with a gift certificate to a book store just because I heard the single, the science of things, now I wish I had spent it on a book--and I don't like books very much--	negative
1	A Must For Your DVD Collection	A few months ago when I watched that wonderful Number Ones TV Special program, I became greatly attacted by those wonderful words spoken by those Pop celebrities as well as those amazing footage of videos and live performance! Michael Jackson is truely the greatest, forever and for always!I Strongly wish all his videos appeared in 1980s could be released as DVD format!	positive
1	delicious!	These truffles are absolutely delicious! They melt in your mouth. They make fantastic gifts.	positive
0	Awful.	Drys out hair and doesnt help in the least to make it grow. Smells bad too. Dont waste your money on this product. Try One n' only cleansing conditioner instead. Its like Wen, but cheaper. As in like, $12.	negative
0	Emotional Purity: an Affair of the Heart	The book was disappointing. First of all, it is not well-written. Second, it appears that she's propagating her own beliefs for which supporting research and convincing evidence is lacking. Her premise is valid, however, the way it is presented seems irrelevant in today's world	negative
1	Love this Guy	Jeff is a real character, i love his work and this DVD is great..i highly recommend it	positive
1	COLDHEART CANYON	I love Clive Barker! This is the second time I have read Coldheart Canyon and it is still a scarey, icky, wonderful read. I highly recommend it.	positive
0	Too heavy to hold!	This used to be a great (and medium-sized) magazine with at least one great article in every issue. Last year the format was changed & the darned thing is so big I can't read it in bed. At last look they still had at least one interesting article, but it is surrounded by page after page of mind-numbing glossy ads, with more pages of pictures of the SF social set.I can't imagine what this costs to mail out; believe me, it is no longer worth the postage.	negative
1	Bushwacker cut out flares	Look awesome...plan on spending at least a whole day if you know what you are doing and 2 days if you don't. These were a lot of work to install but they look good and instructions were good.	positive
0	They're miracle pads- If you get the right size pads it'll be a miracle	There are thousands of Chrysler Town and Country mini-vans on the road but I received pads that didn't fit my 2003 LX. I returned them for a second set and guess what the second set didn't fit either. Amazon was nice enough to issue a refund after I decided against a third set.	negative
1	Glass goes pop!	Philip Glass' equivalent of a pop album. There's ballads, fast ones, IMPORTANT ones, fun ones, mean ones. Incredibly listenable.	positive
0	Disappointed in the quality	My daughter received these horses as a Christmas gift. We are huge fans of Melissa & Doug, so we were excited to get them. My daughter (4) is happy, but they are cheaply made. I was under the impression that they were solid and sturdy, but they are hollow and made out of plastic. I purchased a set of 3 horses for my daughter at the $1 store and these look exactly like them, except these were much more expensive. They are fun for kids, but definitely WAY overpriced.	negative
0	Hard to set up, works intermitantly Don't waste your money	I bought this product, thought it would work, it started to drop the wireless signal working for only 10 minutes at a time. It is hard to set up, the cd is useless, and the web interface is just as difficult. It has to reboot after each change to the settings, takes 30 minutes to enter what should take 10! Don't spend your money on this, buy a puppy, easier to take care of.Nick	negative
0	Cheap but works	This is very cheap but there isn't anything else out there besides "custom" covers that run a couple hundred bucks! $30 isn't the greatest price point but better than the custom cost.	negative
1	Great condition!	I purchased this as a gift for my sister. It was in great condition and I know she will enjoy it. No complaints here!	positive
0	Toothless	In this 1969 film by Amando de Ossorio (Tombs of the Blind Dead) Ekberg plays an Italian fashion model who inherits a creepy Spanish castle, only to learn that her ancestors were vampires. The sets and costumes are beautiful, but can't compensate for the stiff performances, poor dubbing and slow pacing.Avoid Retromedia's DVD version. Even though it purports to be the 88-minute "Americanized" version of the film, it's only 74 minutes and appears to be an edited-for-television version.One and a half stars out of five.	negative
1	Familiar & A Good Read	This book will be familiar to readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books - there are a lot of bits & pieces that have been obviously taken from Rose Wilder Lane's family heritage. I see glimpses of the Wilder and the Ingalls families in the stories. The story was presented in a very different way however than the Laura books - rightfully so - more grown up, more gritty. I enjoyed the presentation very much and was sorry to see the story end. I do think the ending was a bit forced...maybe a "Hurry up and wrap up the story" kind of ending. If you are a fan of pioneer stories then do not miss this one. It is well written and engaging.	positive
1	Fox and Hound DVD	For those that grew up with Fox and Hound, this is a must! A tender story of two young animals that should have been enemies, but wind up the best of friends. Like all Disney movies, there is the villain (hunter Amos) along with the kind widow who saves Copper. Great animation and supporting characters. I purchased a used version, and it's as good as new!	positive
1	Revealing to enlilghten	A very revealing life story to present God's plan of love and support for each individual.A long and somewhat repetitive sermon.	positive
0	very very poor product support	i had some difficulty getting this to work in the beginning but the product support was helpful in that they got it to work--for NO CHARGE! at least for the first 90 days. occasional dropping of connections for no reason, it has been working fine. Now i can't get connected at all but since it's been more than 90 days since i bought the product, they are asking me to pay--more than the cost of the product! of course, there is free email support which takes more than 24 hours to reply and their suggestions are not that helpful. i haven't been able to get the connection working now more than two weeks!! so, while it works, it's great. after 90 days, count on buying another one as their technical support costs more than the product.	negative
0	Same old, same old	Cixi had to have been a fascinating woman, to rule China for almost 50 years, but all you get with Woo's book is the same old legends of a beautiful, merciless sexual & political predator. This may be intriguing stuff, but it ISN'T TRUE. Most of these stories of murder, incest, etc., come from an old Victorian hack named Backhouse -- who was also a pornographer -- and wrote sensational stuff that would sell. Woo's book recycles most of it, although I have to say that Woo's style (very English-version-of-a-Chinese-fairy-tale) is a lot better than Backhouse's. Go ahead and read it, but do it for entertainment. Don't think you're getting any history out of it at all.	negative
1	DOPE! Nothing more or less...	Track Listing:1. KALIFORNIA (4:34)2. ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST (4:43)3. PIMP CLINIC ANTHEM (5:27)4. KALIFORNIA (INSTRUMENTAL) (4:36)5. ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST (INSTRUMENTAL) (4:45)6. PIMP CLINIC ANTHEM (INSTRUMENTAL) (5:24)	positive
0	A travelogue masquerading as a medical thriller	This is another one of Robin Cook's travelogues; as in "Sphinx" and "Seizure," he sends characters on wild goose chases to exotic locales. "Vital Signs" details Marissa Blumenthal's globetrotting to the Australian outback, the Great Barrier Reef, the Walled City of Hong Kong, and the China coast. This is held together by a paper-thin plot about nefarious goings-on in a fertility clinic.Reading this, I had the feeling that Cook loves to travel and rationalizes it as "research" for his novels. This is definitely one of his weaker efforts.	negative
0	junk	This product is totally a piece of junk. The automatic shut-off doesn't work at all, and can become dangerous if you don't pay attention and just wait for the valve to shut itself!	negative
1	Ugly Dolls Need Love Too...	I purchased this Ugly Doll as a Christmas gift for my 5 yr old daughter. She thinks it's fun, and likes his "Goofy" expresssion. The Ugly Dolls are made with a fleece type fabric, are soft filled making them super nice to hug, or even use as a pillow during a long car trip. My older "tween" also loves the Ugly Dolls, and enjoys collecting them. Good gift for ALL ages. Everyone needs love...even an UGLY DOLL. Ugly Dolls so ugly..they're CUTE!!	positive
1	Entertaining	After reading my very first Terri Blackstock book I was hooked."Covenant Child" added to my captivation with this author. Blackstock has the gift of quickly involving you in her plots and holding you spellbound to the very last page. "Covenant Child" portrays the difficulty of maintaining hope in a life gone astray. The twins are so alike and yet different enough to maintain a sense of reality to the narrative. The author's authentic tale of the greed money creates in individuals and her portrayal of the selfless love of one woman makes for a riviting read. Buy a Blackstock novel and you will quickly become her next fan.Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge	positive
0	Strategy & Techniques? No. Pie in the sky? Yes	The review promises "behind the scenes & off-the-record strategies of today's top direct marketers." This book was woefully short on strategy or technique. I would say almost non-existent but there were a few copies of ads that work.The book was largely selling the benefits of Long Sales copy. If you don't know if Direct Marketing is a good idea for you are your business and aren't interested in the specifics it's a great book. If you already believe in Direct Marketing and are looking for a how-to this is not it. It is a promotional vehicle for the authors to push there consulting service for their specific industry. Save yourself $10 and just go register at [...]A book I found much better on the brass tacks of writing sales copy was Maria Veloso,Web Copy That Sells: The Revolutionary Formula for Creating Killer Copy That Grabs Their Attention and Compels Them to Buy	negative
1	Works well for power strips	This cover works well for my power strips -- all the ones in my house fit. Also, I like that it doesn't matter how big the plugs are that you have in the power strip, it holds them (those large converter plugs that won't fit is so many child proof products fit fine in this one.My child is 10 months and hasn't messed with these yet, so I can't say how they will hold up with a larger toddler. However, I was concerned she'd try to put her hand in the slot that cords come out of and that hasn't happened yet. You still have to manage how the cords coming out of this cover are child-proofed. There is some space to roll up excess slack and stuff it into the cover.	positive
1	Best case of mistaken identity turning out for the good!	I saw the title and "American Gramaphone" and assumed in was some dreamy Mannheim Steamroller tripe. Was I ever knocked out to hear those vaguely familiar voices singing some of the best songs I've heard in years. I can't find a "throw away". Sleeper Train and Close To The Wind are my personal favorites while my wife favors Garden of Peace. Brian Wilson and Chip Davis didn't hurt the effort, but why this wasn't a commercial success and I had to stumble on it by mistake in 1999 is the biggest disappointment of this CD.	positive
1	MMX4... IT Rocks	This is the coolest MM game for the playstiation. I love the cool grafics and Zero is sooooo cool, i like how you get difrent weapons if you are Zero compared to Mega Man, the only thing that isn't too great is that it dosn't have anithing too arringinal, like the screws in MM8, or the awsome robots for mmx3, but it is soo fun...i hope they come out with mmX5 for playstation 2... PS>>> MegaMan Legends stinks, i dont think that they should have made megaman look soo stupid :( PPS>>> If you dont like the other MMX games, youll probobly wont like this one, except it has a million cheats	positive
1	Excellent introduction to nontheism	I once took a tour of Prometheus Books in Buffalo, NY in which I was told that George Smith's ATHEISM: THE CASE AGAINST GOD is one of their most popular selections. Having read the book, it's easy to see why. Smith's book is an excellent introduction to nontheism.My only criticism of the book is that it is somewhat outdated. Since Smith originally wrote the book, theists have developed sophisticated new versions of the old arguments for the existence of God (e.g., the kalam cosmological argument, the fine-tuning argument, etc.). While some of what Smith writes is applicable to these 'new' arguments, the book was not written with these arguments in mind and therefore does not directly clash with them. I think it would be great if Smith were to revise his book to reflect these recent developments; it would not take much work at all to once again make ATHEISM: THE CASE AGAINST GOD a state-of-the-art critique of reasons for believing that God exists.	positive
1	a magnificent book	Rafe encourages many young minds to become the best they can, and he shows his experiences to help everyone who is willing to try and achieve his or her goals. I have learned a lot from this book and I will always remember the quote "there are no shortcuts." This book is amazing.	positive
1	Great Flick	Great movie concerning Native American issues. I just wish for more an array of Native American actors. There are too many Native movies with the same cast in them. They are all great, but a variety of faces would be welcome!	positive
0	look nice, but fall off!	These are just stupid. They fall off when you open the curtain.Totally useless!Pretty...but useless!	negative
1	Great for Younger Kids Who Are Advanced Readers!	My daughter has been reading since she was 3, and now that she just turned five, I was interested in finding chapter books for her to read. I've had a lot of problems finding age-appropriate books for her, because she can read far beyond preschool reading level. A lot of the book series I've looked at have themes for older kids, because the reading level is for older kids. She could read the words but I feel that she is still too young to relate. This series of Rainbow Fairies books is PERFECT for her! She loves them, and after we read the first two chapters together, she stayed up in her room and read the next two chapters to herself. The language is so descriptive and really gets her imagination going, but there are still a few pictures for reference. I HIGHLY recommend this book series to anyone who has a young child that loves to read and may be reading beyond their grade level.	positive
1	Darn good product	When I'm on the road and will be separated from my jacket at an event, I always use this case for my Visor. You can slide it to a comfortable spot on your belt and ignore it. I also hook a keychain to the ring because there's no way I'm going to lose my visor. However, when I'm going out in a jacket with an inside pocket I use a Rhodiana case. If you haven't seen them, you need to. Incredibly wonderful fit and function. Just type com after the name to visit their site. I got one without a clip for pocket-carrying.	positive
0	Painful to read	He has always been one of my favorite authors. But the books near the end of his career just don't make it. The main activity thru out the book, over and over again, is people getting a drink of whisky. Why would any author think this was interesting to the reader. You have a to very patient to read this book. It is work. The story line is very good, I was expecting a much better telling of this story line than I received. Anyone who was not a die-hard fan of Alistar would not make it thru this book. This is not Ice Station Zebra or any one of his books from the 60s. I ran into the alcohol obsession in another of his books, I think it was Floodgate. I recomend passing, unless you just love the authors other works.	negative
1	touch the deep feeling about a truth home	If you seek a a/b/c guide for decorate home, this is not the book for you. But if you seek a true home for a better life, you cant miss it.I got it from yesterday, and finish it in one day. read it to my wife over the phone, she's touched. We have a apartment for 4 years, and as a designer myself, i try to improve it over the years, some good, some bad. I'm always thinking about what's the home should be the home for the real good life and well-being. And this book open the doors for me ( instead of answering the questions directly ).By nicely based on her design philosophy on maslow's theory of human needs, she showed how we consider the home's core value, function and form, what's important ( touching the heart, promoting humanes progress ) , what's un-important ( seemingly beatiful, stylish ), etc.And it's also a book for general reading, for living a better life.	positive
1	Miranda	I had never read this book before , it was a great Grace Livingstion Hill book. The book came in great shape and in a speedy manner. Thank you.	positive
0	a waste of time,	I am very disapponted with this movie. The acting was so so, plot was weak, and action scenes weren't so good either. Don't waste your time on this movie.	negative
0	Wasts Your Time	Unless you know exactly why you want to buy this book,little chance exists you do want to buy it.	negative
1	Clearly written, very helpful	I had heard a lot about "Ferberizing" but did not really understand what it all meant. Reading his book was extremely helpful for me, and gave me the information I needed to make good choices for me and my baby. For instance, I worried about her short naps, but he explained that a baby who sleeps well at night may not need a long nap. What a relief! I found his suggestions for how to work on improving a child's sleeping habits very humane and reasonable. Worth a read, even if you decide this is not the approach for you or your family. I did a great deal of reading on this topic, and I certainly suggest Ferber as one book for a parent to pick up.	positive
0	SHAME ON YOU MR GORDON!!	having read and loved and admired THE PHYSICIAN i sat down in anticipation of a great read..a total disappointment..weak plot, boring characters..and all the expected cliches...re: country doctors.abortion,trite friendships and love affairs.WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT... having expected oh!so much more..a 'phone it in ' book and a waste of money.."the gift" which played so well in the previous novels, was ill used ...and, i think only as a back cover ploy to get readers to buy this claptra	negative
0	Please listen to some AMAZING music instead of this stuff...	I picked this CD to write about because it's the #1 seller on Amazon for Bagpipes. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, people don't take this as what is going on in the Bagpipe & Drum world!!! This CD is ok for having many different Military Marches and that's about it!Please listen to some of these bands to really experience the BEST of what this awesome music can bring: Shotts and Dykehead Caledonian Pipeband, Victoria Police Pipe Band, Strathclyde Police Pipe Band, 78th Frasiers, Boghall and Bathgate, and SFU.Amazon actually sells some CD's from these bands. At least I know there is a Shotts CD.This in not a definitive list, there are many other GREAT bands.Lismor Recordings also has a series of the Actual Worlds best pipers and you can't get any better. Once you start listening to this stuff, you won't get anymore of these.. compellations.	negative
0	Cheap but you get what you pay for	It worked ok for a couple of months but soon I started seeing some of the issues other reviewers saw - creaking and the loud clicks whenever the lights are activated. Guaranteed to wake a sleeping baby. Why FP hasn't fixed this known issue is strange to say the least.	negative
1	Dated, yet a varying view on Asianomics	Good insights into the non-Western concpets of economics as they have been applied in the East. Copious notes for reference to offer validity to the theorems. Personal experience stories, while irrevrent at best, offer more specific narrative to overall theme.Points simply for pointing out 'other' economic models and for depth and breadth of societies covered; if inclusion of so many proves to be a handicap in adequate research belivability. Still, a good start for asianomical debate, if more than a decade old.	positive

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Plain Nasty

This perfume has to be the most disgusting thing I have ever smelled. First sniff and instant vomiting feel. The seller was prompt in their delivery, but the product is gross. I do not recommend, unless you really like some old strong powder smell. All I can say is YUK!

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surprised

after 40 years of struggling with separates and behemoths i finally found the answer....digital receiver. vow!!!!

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Always a MUST for XBL Gamers!

Ofcoarse, if you are like me and spend most of your time on Xbox live (when you're not at school or work)then having LIVE is essential. Although there is a price for membership, buying online is a lot cheaper than buying from game stores or supercenters. Save yourself some $$$ and order online...patience is a virtue, you can wait 2-3 days for it to come in!

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Dr. Yes and Dr. No

This looks great. The 1:66 fills most of the screen of a 16/9 monitor. I like that. The transfer is about as good as it could possibly be. I've bought this on VHS, laserdisc, DVD, and now BD. They finally nailed it. My only quibble is with some of the extras. A couple of these, ported over from previous editions, are excellent. But what's with the incredibly useless process of a feature that simply shows you a brief scene in the film after clicking on it? You'll know what I mean when you peruse the extras. It's also astonishing to me that the "image galleries" still use tiny pictures that come nowhere near to filling up the screen. I can only speculate that the source for these is low resolution. Anyway, this is the real deal.

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ball to heavy

The ball is to heavy for the net. Because of the lighting in the ball it is heavy and constantly pulls down the net. I went and bought a diffrent ball to go with it.

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Talent, shear Talent!

The most sophisticated album I have ever listened to. These guys are the most talented group of young (or old) people recording now or ever at that matter. I am older and listen to the likes of Neil Young and that era of music. This album and their first have captured what I have waited on for years in a cd. Sort of like when REM 1st came out. The melodies will stay in your head day and night and haunt and satisfy. Put it in and let it enrich your life. The instruments are played amazingly. When they finally get air time in the US, watch out....

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Old Idea - boring redone

Did you ever see the film "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" with Chevy Chase? Unfortunately the film is from 1992 and the book (at least mine) dates from 1995. There are some details all too similar to be accidental (e.g. that everything is invisible except the things in the stomach or the restaurant scene). But the film is much better than the book - I wish I would have read the first one!

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Visually beautiful but poorly designed.

I was very eager to receive this stainless steel espresso maker because it is so beautiful to look at and made of stainless steel. The traditional stove top espresso makers are made of aluminum, which I don't care for.This espresso maker, however, is a huge disappointment and I'm returning it to Amazon. The stem inside the upper chamber which allows the coffee to percolate up is so close to the lid that the lid lifts and hot coffee splatters everywhere. This is also a design flaw of the lid which is too light to contain the coffee under pressure. What a mess to clean up. Additional, the noise of the chattering lifting lid was too much!On the plus side, it is gorgeous to look at and if you want to ornament your kitchen with a useless but impressive "looking" item, this might be of interest to you.

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Sing it Again...

I had a cassette single I probably purchased in the 90s that had So Many Reasons on one side and Never Again on the other. Both items said they were the LP versions of the songs...I fell in love with Never Again and it quickly became my favorite. It is a beautiful song, I wore that poor tape out. It is now ruined, and the song is not on the 2 cds that are googled online. Please help out a fellow Intro fan in the search for this song. If you have heard it or have it, please let me know....:) Thank you.

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Brakes easily

I love the way that this perfume smells, so I got five of the sticks for my bridesmaids to put in thier gift bag. When they arrived the boxes that they were in looked all faded and old. Some where pink and blue and others were pink and tan. They also has stickers all over them saying "new". They looked like they had been returned or just very old. When I opened one to make sure at least the product was good it had a huge crack in it. I checked the others and 4 out of 5 of them had a crack down the side. I would never get these from amazon again. This is the first time Amazon let me down.

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Another Perpective

Peter Hargitai's novel was excellent, to say the least. The novel was interesting throughout and somewhat shocking. Some of the topics and things discussed in the novel were a bit out of the ordinary and provided for a very intriguing read. As we all know, during the beginning of the century America was a hotspot for peoples of other nations to escape the harsh realities of their homeland. America was a country where dreams came true. Most older Hungarians knews this, Attila on the otherhand was a proud Hungarian who wasn't ready to betray his fatherland. It wasn't until Attila was completely submerged in American culture that he began to assimilate and become one in the giant melting pot that is America. It was very interesting to watch him transform form a young Hungarian into an American teenager.

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Please do yourself a favor. Don't buy this junk

Bought this from a different vendor. But wanted to write a review here. I am using this with HC20. Camcorder will say it has a lot of minutes left. But charge drops suddenly. Tested it many time. I now have to try to get it replaced. Don't even know if there is any website for this manufacturer... Wish me luck !Spend a few more $$ and buy original Sony battery.

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My son loves it!

When I went to return a Baby Einstein mirror with a defective music box, I spotted the "Me in the Mirror." I bought it because the mirror surface was larger. My son loved it. At first, he just liked to look at it. Then, he discovered the hanging rattle toy and started batting at it. When he started teething, he enjoyed chewing on the ring. He has gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this toy, and I would recommend it to other parents.

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Fantasic

Great historical review of Western culture and it has shaped Chrisianity. May useful insights I how works events and theories have produced current Christian thought. Really worth the time.

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Chris Poland Rules

This is a great album. I think Chris Poland is a brilliant guitarist and is horribly overlooked and under-rated. My favorite songs on this album are Chasing the sun, Robo Stomp, and Wendells place. If you want to hear great guitar playing check this album out. Also be on the look out for OHM, they rule.

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Awe-inspiring

These coasts are far more beautiful and unique than the picture on amazon details. I decided to go with fence in the mist coasters because they remind me of my Papa's cabin I used to visit as a child, but not since we lost him back in '97 with his dance dance revolution addiction. Bless his soul.When I get all nostalgic with the cabin memories rushing back to me and I start to cry, I just grab a coaster in each hand and hold them under my face to catch and absorb the tears. Works like a charm! I ordered a second set so that I can always have a couple extra for drinks when I have company over.Overall great product, highly recommended!

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Cheap.

Put together very poorly. Also this item came damaged. The box was way too big for the item and not much packing and it had too much room to move around in shipping. I sent the item back.

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Much is missing

The Great Bedford-Stuy born Richie Havens is sorely under represented here, but what is presented is done well. Unfortunately, there are no entries from one of his best - "Electric Havens". I am sure I am not alone among his fans in offering to give up a tooth or two to hear a prime cut of "Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather" - far too long out of print... Somebody hear me - Richie's fans are loyal, and fortunately in the age group that can afford this Absolutely All-American Icon of the streets, the sixties and the sound

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Beechwood Coaster set.

This set of coasters is a very good value. I believe it to be the largest set of coasters available(if number is important to you). They aren't fancy, but nice, and very durable. They certainly fit the bill for my needs and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

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Plucked from the Fire

I am so excited about Plucked from the Fire. I have already recommended it to several people. This book has inspired me beyond what I can explain in words. Cheers to Bill and Stanley for the wonderful way they layed out this book and for sharing such an amazing story. It's an absolute "must read"! Whoever reads it will be blessed. blessed.

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This ain't the Higgins I used to admire

After an interesting prologue, it's straight down the metaphorical tube. The plot doesn't thicken. It's thin gruel all the way. This is about as weak a story as Higgins has produced. Come on Jack, you can do so much better! It's obvious that no research was done regarding the site of an important part of the plot--Park Avenue, in Manhattan. It just isn't like that. His scenes there are pure fairy tale. I guess, '...Connection's suitable for a mindless read at the beach. One afternoon should do it.

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JUNK, JUNK, JUNK

As my title says this camera is a piece of JUNK! My daughter got this item for christmas. Have not used it once because it does not work AT ALL. Biggest waste of money. Please be aware- just go out and spend a little bit more money and get them the real deal.

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Buy this album!

I met Alpin in 2005 when he came to my small hometown in Griffin, GA. Immediately I knew there was something different not only about his personality but in his music. I have been playing piano for years and had heard many professional musicians throughout my life. I have heard some pianists that have really moved me emotionally - but none like this young man. That night, Alpin became a friend to me and a kindred musical spirit. If you have not listened to Alpin's music, then I strongly encourage you to listen for yourself. Every time I listen to his album, I am overwhelmed with the purity of the sound and yet the passion that enriches every tone.Alpin, wherever you are right now, I just want you to know that Richard and I think about you all the time and we cannot wait until you make a tour back to Georgia so that we can hear you and see you again.

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Great snake skin shoe

Very hard to find an Olive shoe and this fits the bill spot on. Its well made and comfortable, although maybe a bit hard or the first wear, but it looks very fashionable and good quality. I really am pleased. Its great buy..

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Where's the funny?

This movie is a great example of Hollywood hype. Not only was it not funny, it was depressing! Kristen Wigs character Annie Walker was so depressing I became totally bummed out. There were no resolves to issues. Okay, Annie found a great guy but that is it. What about the issues brought up by the bridesmaids on the plane? The only thing I liked were the puppies. They were (of course) super cute.This was also very disappointing because there were a lot of good people in the movie. I first saw Chris O'Dowd in the I.T. Crowd. Great Brit show. It was nice to see Jill Clayburgh again. Too bad the movie was the pits! This is why I do not go to the movies anymore. It is better to lose $4 than $10 or more. What an all around waste!

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Don't buy this one

My company bought this nailer and had problems with it setting the nails. We own Senco SFN 30 and 40 and like both as well as the Porter Cable DA250B. However, my favorite angled finish nailer is the Dewalt D51275K. See my review on it.Note:I have also had bad experience with Bostich nailers.

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Dreadful experience.

These arrived and, when I opened one, I found that it was crushed and the chocolate was discolored (white and darker brown in various places). I opened a second one to see if the first was an isolated case -- the second one wasn't crushed, but it, too, was discolored in two places. The taste was very bad, as well. Will not order candy via Amazon again. Very disappointed

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Wheel broke off

The wheel broke off this very shortly after we started using it. The plant on it wasn't that heavy, so the quality of this product just wasn't where it needed to be.

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Bagel setting doesn't work at all

The "bagel" setting DOES NOT WORK! I thought it was a defective product, but after returning it for a replacement, the second one does the same thing. The outside heating elements do not turn off like they should, and the outside of the bagel gets burned.NOT recommended.

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Not Good

This was not a good book. It ebbed and flowed okay but then it went off the charts into some Lifetime movie want-to-be. The writing flowed well but the characters were skimmed over at best. Communicating by morse code by blinking? Seriously? The ending was contrived and forced. It is a very rare thing that I put down a book without finishing, and a rarer thing yet that I would give a book a 1 star rating. But this was not worth my time.

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Practically perfect in every way

An anime for girls with a stereo typical sweet innocent 2 dimensional heroine, who begins the series 100% perfect and ends the series with zero growth or evolution as a character.

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interesting

I watched this film during a weekend in which I also watched City of God and Requiem for a dream, by the time I got to this one I was so drained, that the violence wasn't a big issue. It seems to be a satire of media in the same vein as Natural Born Killers. Or Natural Born Killers is in the same vein as this I suppose I should say.We are faced with the dispicable, yet the shooting makes it almost voyeuristic. I don't think it's only poking fun at the media for observing rather than acting, but pokes fun at us for watching. This is a disturbing movie, that does explore the darker side of human nature.

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Dance Mixes Are Missing

An upbeat danceable remix of Get Together is NOT included on the Remix Single. The Jacques Lu Cont Mix never really picks up. The guitar and bass line drone. The Danny Howells & Dick Trevor Kinky Funk Mix is long and repetitive and never really picks up either. The last two experimental tracks are very loosely connected to the track and probably would not be played in clubs. Including "alternative" mixes is welcome, however a dance club anthem from a DJ such as Peter Rauhofer would have been welcome too.A danceable I love New York [White Duke Remix] is included. It refreshingly shaves off most of the lyrics from the original and has harder guitar riffs and beats. Some lyrics are mixed and matched in the middle of the track to say, "...Paris & London you can F-off."

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Revenge of the Cootie Girls: A Robin Hudson Mystery

Very disappointed in this book...It really started off well... But then the mystery part of it completely dropped off and turned into a life story about Robin Hudson rather then a Robin Hudson Mystery...It's a good read, but definitally not a very good mystery...

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Not durable and difficult for small child to operate while riding

After one season, one of the plastic gears inside the bell broke so it does not turn anymore (and therefore does not ring). Also, to ring the bell (when it was in working order), you have to spin the outside ring of the bell, which takes more manual dexterity than just a simple flick of the thumb (like with the old-fashioned bells). I will not be replacing the broken one with another of these -- I'll be ordering an old-fashioned, all-metal model.

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I'd Suggest Staying Away From This Fan

First.... I can't agree with others here in regards to ease of assembly. I am mechanically inclined, but I still think that it shouldn't be too tough for an average Joe as long as they know the difference between a regular and a phillips head screwdriver. But I'd suggest that it's a moot point. I'm very disappointed in this fan. I may have just gotten a bad one, but it's noisy and not balanced particularly well, to the point of it being practically unusable at night even on a low speed. And the fact that it's relatively pricey adds insult to injury in my opinion (similar size fans are available at Lowe's or Home Depot for much less money, though I'll admit that they're not quite as modern looking). I should have returned it, but I knew that I wouldn't use the fan that much, and the thought of disassembling it, re-packing it, and paying to ship it back was enough to keep me from doing just that. I'd suggest looking at a different fan.

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A very frustrated read and waste of time

Mr. Friedman's first book, "Reasonable Doubt" was quite promising, but his second one, "Inadmissable Evidence" turned out to be a blabbling torture, yet regretfully even further, the "Grand Jury", his 3rd book, has become so frustatively bored when you tried to read along. At first, it looked quite interesting and promising, but then, it lost its steam in the later pages of the first part. I've struggle a lot trying to read on, but became so mad against those main and/or supporting characters. You know what I did finally? I tore up the paperback in half and threw it to the bedside floor! A total 690 pages blah, blah, blah, and it should be shrunk at least 250 pages, and then, it might become more readable and not so frustrated.

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Strange

Did not capture my imagination at all. Just seemed bizarre. I usually movies with unusual twists and turns. But, I got totally lost. I was not sure what was going on. Unlike Inception, which had incredible cinematography and direction, this movie wanders a bit aimlessly. I did not get into it at all.

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Interesting book, wished it had more details on supplementation levels timing and goals

Interesting book, wished it had more details on supplementation levels, timing and goals. Very good information on cortisol, but lacks some details that would allow the reader to make full use of the information given.

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red zinger YUM

I love this stuff cold. I make a pot, chill it and keep it in my fridge ready to go. No calorie yumminess.

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Almost an Autobiography

"To America" offers wonderful insight into the mind of one of our times' most popular historians. Almost an autobiography, "To America" is a collection of Ambrose's memories and experiences throughout a lifetime of historical research and writing which detail his gradual (and perhaps incomplete) progression from the collectivist idealism that years in the academic world instilled, to a real-world appreciation of what America's individualism has accomplished.

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disc two...

i had to repurchase this cd simply for two ep disc two++. i bought tri repetae as an import in 95' only to recently find out the american rerelease, 96', came with the second disc. second bad vibel is an awesome track. if you're into heavy analogue sounds autechre is a good bet. and if you get a chance....they are great live.you dig this, try...boards of canada, bola and jega.

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Fast Paced

Mr. Roughan, where have you been?A truly fast paced action book with all the elements of intrigue and mystery.I enjoyed this very much.Please keep writing.The ending should not have been a surprise, however, it was!

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Getting to the heart of communication enhances relationships

This is an excellent book, not only for couples but for developing responsible individual ways of communication with all people. Easily read & understood, Gary writes in a way to develop skills we already have but often do not use.Once I was able to recognize the language that speaks "love to me" it was easier to express my wants & needs to the man in my life. It is a tool to develop self-love & understanding, vital in ourself first before we are able to "teach" what we need to another.Excellent, also for helping to understand conflicts with siblings and children. Each time I've read it, I have discovered a perspective I did not have before. Excellent book.

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Very fun for all little girls.

My three daughter's aged two, four and six all love this toy. It works very well and has the magic of Disney.

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One of the best new bands I've heard in a long time

Loopy pop is how I describe their sound. I grew up in the 80s and was thick in the Indie music scene (back when it actually WAS indie). This is the first band I've heard since then that has a very fresh sound. The first I heard a song, I downloaded a few more and then bought the CD. Listening to the songs, I truly feel like the band is having fun making good music, not copying other bands and trying to make a million bucks. I listen to this CD over and over again.

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Not every scholar should write for students.

I was a student of Mr. Ross's, taking Discrete Math, a few years ago. He's is a very intelligent man and seemed to enjoy teaching. Unfortunately, he was not very good at it. And same goes for this text book of his. His attitude and approach in the classroom and the book's alike might be helpful if the student has already mastered the majority of the covered topics, in which case, this book becomes useless.

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Poor taste, at Christmas

This has a very dubious moral. If you give away your goods to the poor, they will be magically renewed. And as long as there are presents to open, Granny dieing matters not at all. The children (anyway in the Australian edition) seem much more interested in the presents than in poor dead Gran. One wonders why the Christ Child did not do his miracle by giving presents to all the poor children directly? This is almost the only picture book with a corpse in. The only other one I can think of is My Dog by John Heffernan and Andrew McClean - much more sensatively treated! As the writer of the editorial review, I think it "failed" badly - I certainly wouldn't read it to my chldren!

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Confusing dvd Set

Overall I was very pleased to get this at first,though it looks as though they slapped this on with a shovel.Not being in the right season is very confusing and annoying!Thats not why they have dvd sets.I could have just gotten cable if I wanted the episodes to be out of order! Otherwise,still very good acting and comedy.

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Right to the point!

This book was perfect for my International Accounting research paper. It had a brief history of past accounting practices and a look at some of the present as well as hopes for the future. This book has great educational value!

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Wild Mouse

Got tired of my old mouse of not working properly so I replaced it with this Logitech optical mouse. For the first few days I was delighted with it and then it started acting very erratic - jumping all over the screen - very difficult to use at times and hard to be accurate with it. Am currently looking for a replacement.

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Floods of Coffee

This pot will flood your counters with coffee, and dont believe those who say it can be solved. I have looked at reviews for most of the good coffee makers and this is the only one that has this problem (30 out of 97 reviewers!). Epinions/mySimon all have the same response. Called Capresso and they pretended they had never heard of the problem - BUNK! Mine is going in teh trash today - Capresso never again!!!!

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FRUSTRATING, WASTE OF MONEY!!!

I bought this for my 4 year old daughter. It is the biggest piece of junk Barbie has ever made, in my opinion. That's scary, since many Barbie items fall apart. Your child will end up pushing the carriage around without the horses, because there is no way to keep them attached. I have tried many things already, and my last option is going to be to wrap packing tape around the horses in an attempt to get them to stay on the carriage. Everything about this $30 set is cheaply made. What a shame!

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Peer inside the head of a man

Okay, the main character of this book is a total pig but with some true endearing qualities. In fact you almost want to feel bad for him. Strong emphasis on the want here. This book is extremly racy but in a woody allen sort of way. For someone like me, a native new yorker, this book gives me a slice of home that I can't get anywhere else. You see, Swagbelly, is really the story of a middle-aged man going through a mid-life crisis; the porn angle is only used as a vehicle to establish his life. If you can get past all the porn, there actually is a really good book here so let go of your consertative self and give it a chance.

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Another Cookie Cutter Band With an Unoriginal Album

This band sounds just like all the others heard on the radio. It's boring + gets dull after listening to the cd more than twice. I bought it with a gift certificate to a book store just because I heard the single, the science of things, now I wish I had spent it on a book--and I don't like books very much--

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A Must For Your DVD Collection

A few months ago when I watched that wonderful Number Ones TV Special program, I became greatly attacted by those wonderful words spoken by those Pop celebrities as well as those amazing footage of videos and live performance! Michael Jackson is truely the greatest, forever and for always!I Strongly wish all his videos appeared in 1980s could be released as DVD format!

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delicious!

These truffles are absolutely delicious! They melt in your mouth. They make fantastic gifts.

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Awful.

Drys out hair and doesnt help in the least to make it grow. Smells bad too. Dont waste your money on this product. Try One n' only cleansing conditioner instead. Its like Wen, but cheaper. As in like, $12.

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Emotional Purity: an Affair of the Heart

The book was disappointing. First of all, it is not well-written. Second, it appears that she's propagating her own beliefs for which supporting research and convincing evidence is lacking. Her premise is valid, however, the way it is presented seems irrelevant in today's world

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Love this Guy

Jeff is a real character, i love his work and this DVD is great..i highly recommend it

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COLDHEART CANYON

I love Clive Barker! This is the second time I have read Coldheart Canyon and it is still a scarey, icky, wonderful read. I highly recommend it.

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Too heavy to hold!

This used to be a great (and medium-sized) magazine with at least one great article in every issue. Last year the format was changed & the darned thing is so big I can't read it in bed. At last look they still had at least one interesting article, but it is surrounded by page after page of mind-numbing glossy ads, with more pages of pictures of the SF social set.I can't imagine what this costs to mail out; believe me, it is no longer worth the postage.

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Bushwacker cut out flares

Look awesome...plan on spending at least a whole day if you know what you are doing and 2 days if you don't. These were a lot of work to install but they look good and instructions were good.

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They're miracle pads- If you get the right size pads it'll be a miracle

There are thousands of Chrysler Town and Country mini-vans on the road but I received pads that didn't fit my 2003 LX. I returned them for a second set and guess what the second set didn't fit either. Amazon was nice enough to issue a refund after I decided against a third set.

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Glass goes pop!

Philip Glass' equivalent of a pop album. There's ballads, fast ones, IMPORTANT ones, fun ones, mean ones. Incredibly listenable.

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Disappointed in the quality

My daughter received these horses as a Christmas gift. We are huge fans of Melissa & Doug, so we were excited to get them. My daughter (4) is happy, but they are cheaply made. I was under the impression that they were solid and sturdy, but they are hollow and made out of plastic. I purchased a set of 3 horses for my daughter at the $1 store and these look exactly like them, except these were much more expensive. They are fun for kids, but definitely WAY overpriced.

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Hard to set up, works intermitantly Don't waste your money

I bought this product, thought it would work, it started to drop the wireless signal working for only 10 minutes at a time. It is hard to set up, the cd is useless, and the web interface is just as difficult. It has to reboot after each change to the settings, takes 30 minutes to enter what should take 10! Don't spend your money on this, buy a puppy, easier to take care of.Nick

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Cheap but works

This is very cheap but there isn't anything else out there besides "custom" covers that run a couple hundred bucks! $30 isn't the greatest price point but better than the custom cost.

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Great condition!

I purchased this as a gift for my sister. It was in great condition and I know she will enjoy it. No complaints here!

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Toothless

In this 1969 film by Amando de Ossorio (Tombs of the Blind Dead) Ekberg plays an Italian fashion model who inherits a creepy Spanish castle, only to learn that her ancestors were vampires. The sets and costumes are beautiful, but can't compensate for the stiff performances, poor dubbing and slow pacing.Avoid Retromedia's DVD version. Even though it purports to be the 88-minute "Americanized" version of the film, it's only 74 minutes and appears to be an edited-for-television version.One and a half stars out of five.

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Familiar & A Good Read

This book will be familiar to readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books - there are a lot of bits & pieces that have been obviously taken from Rose Wilder Lane's family heritage. I see glimpses of the Wilder and the Ingalls families in the stories. The story was presented in a very different way however than the Laura books - rightfully so - more grown up, more gritty. I enjoyed the presentation very much and was sorry to see the story end. I do think the ending was a bit forced...maybe a "Hurry up and wrap up the story" kind of ending. If you are a fan of pioneer stories then do not miss this one. It is well written and engaging.

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Fox and Hound DVD

For those that grew up with Fox and Hound, this is a must! A tender story of two young animals that should have been enemies, but wind up the best of friends. Like all Disney movies, there is the villain (hunter Amos) along with the kind widow who saves Copper. Great animation and supporting characters. I purchased a used version, and it's as good as new!

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Revealing to enlilghten

A very revealing life story to present God's plan of love and support for each individual.A long and somewhat repetitive sermon.

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very very poor product support

i had some difficulty getting this to work in the beginning but the product support was helpful in that they got it to work--for NO CHARGE! at least for the first 90 days. occasional dropping of connections for no reason, it has been working fine. Now i can't get connected at all but since it's been more than 90 days since i bought the product, they are asking me to pay--more than the cost of the product! of course, there is free email support which takes more than 24 hours to reply and their suggestions are not that helpful. i haven't been able to get the connection working now more than two weeks!! so, while it works, it's great. after 90 days, count on buying another one as their technical support costs more than the product.

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Same old, same old

Cixi had to have been a fascinating woman, to rule China for almost 50 years, but all you get with Woo's book is the same old legends of a beautiful, merciless sexual & political predator. This may be intriguing stuff, but it ISN'T TRUE. Most of these stories of murder, incest, etc., come from an old Victorian hack named Backhouse -- who was also a pornographer -- and wrote sensational stuff that would sell. Woo's book recycles most of it, although I have to say that Woo's style (very English-version-of-a-Chinese-fairy-tale) is a lot better than Backhouse's. Go ahead and read it, but do it for entertainment. Don't think you're getting any history out of it at all.

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DOPE! Nothing more or less...

Track Listing:1. KALIFORNIA (4:34)2. ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST (4:43)3. PIMP CLINIC ANTHEM (5:27)4. KALIFORNIA (INSTRUMENTAL) (4:36)5. ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST (INSTRUMENTAL) (4:45)6. PIMP CLINIC ANTHEM (INSTRUMENTAL) (5:24)

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A travelogue masquerading as a medical thriller

This is another one of Robin Cook's travelogues; as in "Sphinx" and "Seizure," he sends characters on wild goose chases to exotic locales. "Vital Signs" details Marissa Blumenthal's globetrotting to the Australian outback, the Great Barrier Reef, the Walled City of Hong Kong, and the China coast. This is held together by a paper-thin plot about nefarious goings-on in a fertility clinic.Reading this, I had the feeling that Cook loves to travel and rationalizes it as "research" for his novels. This is definitely one of his weaker efforts.

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junk

This product is totally a piece of junk. The automatic shut-off doesn't work at all, and can become dangerous if you don't pay attention and just wait for the valve to shut itself!

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Ugly Dolls Need Love Too...

I purchased this Ugly Doll as a Christmas gift for my 5 yr old daughter. She thinks it's fun, and likes his "Goofy" expresssion. The Ugly Dolls are made with a fleece type fabric, are soft filled making them super nice to hug, or even use as a pillow during a long car trip. My older "tween" also loves the Ugly Dolls, and enjoys collecting them. Good gift for ALL ages. Everyone needs love...even an UGLY DOLL. Ugly Dolls so ugly..they're CUTE!!

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Entertaining

After reading my very first Terri Blackstock book I was hooked."Covenant Child" added to my captivation with this author. Blackstock has the gift of quickly involving you in her plots and holding you spellbound to the very last page. "Covenant Child" portrays the difficulty of maintaining hope in a life gone astray. The twins are so alike and yet different enough to maintain a sense of reality to the narrative. The author's authentic tale of the greed money creates in individuals and her portrayal of the selfless love of one woman makes for a riviting read. Buy a Blackstock novel and you will quickly become her next fan.Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge

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Strategy & Techniques? No. Pie in the sky? Yes

The review promises "behind the scenes & off-the-record strategies of today's top direct marketers." This book was woefully short on strategy or technique. I would say almost non-existent but there were a few copies of ads that work.The book was largely selling the benefits of Long Sales copy. If you don't know if Direct Marketing is a good idea for you are your business and aren't interested in the specifics it's a great book. If you already believe in Direct Marketing and are looking for a how-to this is not it. It is a promotional vehicle for the authors to push there consulting service for their specific industry. Save yourself $10 and just go register at [...]A book I found much better on the brass tacks of writing sales copy was Maria Veloso,Web Copy That Sells: The Revolutionary Formula for Creating Killer Copy That Grabs Their Attention and Compels Them to Buy

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Works well for power strips

This cover works well for my power strips -- all the ones in my house fit. Also, I like that it doesn't matter how big the plugs are that you have in the power strip, it holds them (those large converter plugs that won't fit is so many child proof products fit fine in this one.My child is 10 months and hasn't messed with these yet, so I can't say how they will hold up with a larger toddler. However, I was concerned she'd try to put her hand in the slot that cords come out of and that hasn't happened yet. You still have to manage how the cords coming out of this cover are child-proofed. There is some space to roll up excess slack and stuff it into the cover.

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Best case of mistaken identity turning out for the good!

I saw the title and "American Gramaphone" and assumed in was some dreamy Mannheim Steamroller tripe. Was I ever knocked out to hear those vaguely familiar voices singing some of the best songs I've heard in years. I can't find a "throw away". Sleeper Train and Close To The Wind are my personal favorites while my wife favors Garden of Peace. Brian Wilson and Chip Davis didn't hurt the effort, but why this wasn't a commercial success and I had to stumble on it by mistake in 1999 is the biggest disappointment of this CD.

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MMX4... IT Rocks

This is the coolest MM game for the playstiation. I love the cool grafics and Zero is sooooo cool, i like how you get difrent weapons if you are Zero compared to Mega Man, the only thing that isn't too great is that it dosn't have anithing too arringinal, like the screws in MM8, or the awsome robots for mmx3, but it is soo fun...i hope they come out with mmX5 for playstation 2... PS>>> MegaMan Legends stinks, i dont think that they should have made megaman look soo stupid :( PPS>>> If you dont like the other MMX games, youll probobly wont like this one, except it has a million cheats

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Excellent introduction to nontheism

I once took a tour of Prometheus Books in Buffalo, NY in which I was told that George Smith's ATHEISM: THE CASE AGAINST GOD is one of their most popular selections. Having read the book, it's easy to see why. Smith's book is an excellent introduction to nontheism.My only criticism of the book is that it is somewhat outdated. Since Smith originally wrote the book, theists have developed sophisticated new versions of the old arguments for the existence of God (e.g., the kalam cosmological argument, the fine-tuning argument, etc.). While some of what Smith writes is applicable to these 'new' arguments, the book was not written with these arguments in mind and therefore does not directly clash with them. I think it would be great if Smith were to revise his book to reflect these recent developments; it would not take much work at all to once again make ATHEISM: THE CASE AGAINST GOD a state-of-the-art critique of reasons for believing that God exists.

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a magnificent book

Rafe encourages many young minds to become the best they can, and he shows his experiences to help everyone who is willing to try and achieve his or her goals. I have learned a lot from this book and I will always remember the quote "there are no shortcuts." This book is amazing.

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Great Flick

Great movie concerning Native American issues. I just wish for more an array of Native American actors. There are too many Native movies with the same cast in them. They are all great, but a variety of faces would be welcome!

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look nice, but fall off!

These are just stupid. They fall off when you open the curtain.Totally useless!Pretty...but useless!

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Great for Younger Kids Who Are Advanced Readers!

My daughter has been reading since she was 3, and now that she just turned five, I was interested in finding chapter books for her to read. I've had a lot of problems finding age-appropriate books for her, because she can read far beyond preschool reading level. A lot of the book series I've looked at have themes for older kids, because the reading level is for older kids. She could read the words but I feel that she is still too young to relate. This series of Rainbow Fairies books is PERFECT for her! She loves them, and after we read the first two chapters together, she stayed up in her room and read the next two chapters to herself. The language is so descriptive and really gets her imagination going, but there are still a few pictures for reference. I HIGHLY recommend this book series to anyone who has a young child that loves to read and may be reading beyond their grade level.

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Darn good product

When I'm on the road and will be separated from my jacket at an event, I always use this case for my Visor. You can slide it to a comfortable spot on your belt and ignore it. I also hook a keychain to the ring because there's no way I'm going to lose my visor. However, when I'm going out in a jacket with an inside pocket I use a Rhodiana case. If you haven't seen them, you need to. Incredibly wonderful fit and function. Just type com after the name to visit their site. I got one without a clip for pocket-carrying.

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Painful to read

He has always been one of my favorite authors. But the books near the end of his career just don't make it. The main activity thru out the book, over and over again, is people getting a drink of whisky. Why would any author think this was interesting to the reader. You have a to very patient to read this book. It is work. The story line is very good, I was expecting a much better telling of this story line than I received. Anyone who was not a die-hard fan of Alistar would not make it thru this book. This is not Ice Station Zebra or any one of his books from the 60s. I ran into the alcohol obsession in another of his books, I think it was Floodgate. I recomend passing, unless you just love the authors other works.

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touch the deep feeling about a truth home

If you seek a a/b/c guide for decorate home, this is not the book for you. But if you seek a true home for a better life, you cant miss it.I got it from yesterday, and finish it in one day. read it to my wife over the phone, she's touched. We have a apartment for 4 years, and as a designer myself, i try to improve it over the years, some good, some bad. I'm always thinking about what's the home should be the home for the real good life and well-being. And this book open the doors for me ( instead of answering the questions directly ).By nicely based on her design philosophy on maslow's theory of human needs, she showed how we consider the home's core value, function and form, what's important ( touching the heart, promoting humanes progress ) , what's un-important ( seemingly beatiful, stylish ), etc.And it's also a book for general reading, for living a better life.

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Miranda

I had never read this book before , it was a great Grace Livingstion Hill book. The book came in great shape and in a speedy manner. Thank you.

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a waste of time,

I am very disapponted with this movie. The acting was so so, plot was weak, and action scenes weren't so good either. Don't waste your time on this movie.

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Wasts Your Time

Unless you know exactly why you want to buy this book,little chance exists you do want to buy it.

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Clearly written, very helpful

I had heard a lot about "Ferberizing" but did not really understand what it all meant. Reading his book was extremely helpful for me, and gave me the information I needed to make good choices for me and my baby. For instance, I worried about her short naps, but he explained that a baby who sleeps well at night may not need a long nap. What a relief! I found his suggestions for how to work on improving a child's sleeping habits very humane and reasonable. Worth a read, even if you decide this is not the approach for you or your family. I did a great deal of reading on this topic, and I certainly suggest Ferber as one book for a parent to pick up.

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SHAME ON YOU MR GORDON!!

having read and loved and admired THE PHYSICIAN i sat down in anticipation of a great read..a total disappointment..weak plot, boring characters..and all the expected cliches...re: country doctors.abortion,trite friendships and love affairs.WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT... having expected oh!so much more..a 'phone it in ' book and a waste of money.."the gift" which played so well in the previous novels, was ill used ...and, i think only as a back cover ploy to get readers to buy this claptra

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Please listen to some AMAZING music instead of this stuff...

I picked this CD to write about because it's the #1 seller on Amazon for Bagpipes. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, people don't take this as what is going on in the Bagpipe & Drum world!!! This CD is ok for having many different Military Marches and that's about it!Please listen to some of these bands to really experience the BEST of what this awesome music can bring: Shotts and Dykehead Caledonian Pipeband, Victoria Police Pipe Band, Strathclyde Police Pipe Band, 78th Frasiers, Boghall and Bathgate, and SFU.Amazon actually sells some CD's from these bands. At least I know there is a Shotts CD.This in not a definitive list, there are many other GREAT bands.Lismor Recordings also has a series of the Actual Worlds best pipers and you can't get any better. Once you start listening to this stuff, you won't get anymore of these.. compellations.

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Cheap but you get what you pay for

It worked ok for a couple of months but soon I started seeing some of the issues other reviewers saw - creaking and the loud clicks whenever the lights are activated. Guaranteed to wake a sleeping baby. Why FP hasn't fixed this known issue is strange to say the least.

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Dated, yet a varying view on Asianomics

Good insights into the non-Western concpets of economics as they have been applied in the East. Copious notes for reference to offer validity to the theorems. Personal experience stories, while irrevrent at best, offer more specific narrative to overall theme.Points simply for pointing out 'other' economic models and for depth and breadth of societies covered; if inclusion of so many proves to be a handicap in adequate research belivability. Still, a good start for asianomical debate, if more than a decade old.

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